Tinubu’s IGR Obsession: Replicating Lagos Formula While Ignoring Human Development
Since taking office in 2023, President Bola Tinubu has boasted about skyrocketing Nigeria’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), modelling his approach on the Lagos playbook. However, beneath the flashy numbers lies a troubling reality; Millions of Nigerians remain mired in poverty, and key human development indicators show little meaningful progress. Tinubu’s Lagos years are often recounted…